2005 Ford F-150 Visibility Problems
- 69
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 69 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- window regulator · 24 records
- window fell · 22 records
- side window · 21 records
- inside door · 15 records
- passenger side · 12 records
- heard loud · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility
I was driving home from work at 0530 when driver window suddenly dropped. It was the window regulator that broke. That wasn't the only incident all window regulators broke within a year after that and just recently the driver window broke again. So that a total of 5 window regulator that broke in my truck. A definite manufacturer defect.
ODI 10401910
Visibility
For the second time the window in my ford f150 crashed down into the door panel. Cost me $450 atford dealer to fix. Dealer service rep told me this would happen when the vehicle was in warranty but ford wont recall and they know the problem exists. My estimate is 4,000,000 vehicles at least ,2004-07,08. *tr
ODI 10315493
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On the f-150 trucks from years ranging 2004-2009 the power windows are failing due to a plastic piece that holds the cable in place. Once this plastic piece breaks and the weight of the glass cause it to fall into the door. The issue is this, if the plastic piece is all that keeps this window up, it is not long until car thieves find out that all they need to do is put enough pressure down ward on any of the windows…
ODI 10290984
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In the middle of a rainy night, the window of my parked 2005 ford f150 fx4 simply fell into the door, leaving my interior to be soaked. *tr
ODI 10289418
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While driving my 2005 ford f-150 the passenger side window suddenly and loudly slammed down into the door panel causing extreme distraction to the driver. The power window regulator had an internal failure and failed to be able to support the window any longer. The power window regulator required replacement. *tr
ODI 10311963
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Defective window regulator on driver side rear door, window fell inside of door. Regulator had to be replaced. Cost $413.00. *tr
ODI 10284889
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I own a 2005 ford f150 supercrew pickup. While driving i tried to lower the driver-side front window. As soon as i touched the power window switch the window fell all the way down into the door and became inoperable. After taking the inner door panel off i could see a mess of snarled cable inside the door. The local ford dealer wants over $400 to fix this problem. The service tech at the dealer admitted this was a…
ODI 10291390
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I was driving my 2005 ford f150 and all of a sudden bam sounded as if someone through something at my passenger window. The noise startled me so bad i ended up swerving into the next lane and almost crashing, come to find out; my window fell into the door and is now broken. Upon looking into the situation i have realized many other complaints online about power window regulator. Things like this need to be recalled…
ODI 10282227
Visibility
Windows fall out and crash into the door panel. *tr
ODI 10296142
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Owner of a 2005 ford f150 supercrew 4x4. I cannot say that any particular event lead up to the failure of this issue. The passenger side rear power window fell inside the door due to a defect in the window lift assembly. Apparently a cable came loose that supports the window and it will no longer stay up. This creates a huge safety issue for my children in the backseat, not to mention theft and weather concerns. As…
ODI 10279590
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We have a 2005 ford f-150, my husband is deployed and the truck sits for long periods of time. On july 3rd, me and my daughter (five years old) were driving the truck when the wndow fell. What if the window would have shattered and hurt my child?? This window has been up and down maybe a hand full of times! This was by no way "an over time" incident. Ford is opting to have cheap parts produced, while never thinking…
ODI 10275964
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2005 f-150 window regulator fails without warning. Had one replaced under manufacturer's warranty and another failed at 48k miles. Seems to be a common trend amongst ford vehicles. I understand that this problem is not just limited to the 2005 models. Also appears in expeditions. This is a serious risk for theft, as well as a danger to the occupants. Most recent failure occurred while driving. It was raining when…
ODI 10275656
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2005 ford f-150 fx4 - driverside window/door, heard a loud pop in the door and the window (in the up position) dropped to the bottom of the door. This occurred while traveling on interstate 235 in iowa at an approximate speed of 70 mph. This incident could have very easily caused a fatal accident. *tr
ODI 10270049
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Leading up to the event i noticed friction noise when operating left front power window. On the freeway i heard wind noise which sounded like the window had cracked open. As i reached for the up down switch the window dropped into the door. I was quite startled. When i got home i googled the internet to find numerous complaints on the f-150 power windows. I taped the window shut and am now investigating repair…
ODI 10266805
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Window regulator assembly in driver's door failed. *tr
ODI 10266411
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Moving approximately 35mph heard a loud pop and the drivers window then fell into the door. Unable to close window. Have not taken to shop yet. *tr
ODI 10260336
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Driving down the road when my driver side window just fell into the door. *tr
ODI 10260171
Electrical System · Visibility
All four windows do not roll up or down. The digital instruments and lights on dashboard filker on and off. An independent mechanic checked vehicle and stated all four of the electric motors needed to be replace. Still working on the dashboard problem. *tr
ODI 10265592
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I drove away from an atm went to put window up here loud ringing noise and window would not go all the way up. Then a few minutes later i heard a loud popping noise and notice window had fallen into door and. Would not return to the closed position. The noise was loud enough to cause grandson sitting in car seat in back of vehicle to start crying. If there would have been foul weather the inside of vehicle would…
ODI 10254816
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Driving down the road at about 30 mph i heard wind blowing into my 2005 ford f-150 and noticed that the right rear window had fell down about half way i tried to roll up the window with no success. I had to tape the window so that it would stay in the up position. The truck only has about 30,000 miles and this is the second window i have had to repair. This was very troubling to me that my window could just fall…
ODI 10253945
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Within the last four months (shortly after the 3 year warranty expiration) three of four power window regulators have failed in my f-150. The dealer indicates that this is one of the most common repair actions for f-150's. This is clearly a well documented and complained about product deficiency that is also a major safety hazard because when the failures occur the window drops into the door panel. My most recent…
ODI 10254278
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Driver's side window fell down inside door while car was parked. *tr
ODI 10255307
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150 purchased brand new in 2005. The front windshield completely lost its seal. While driving at speeds of less than 30 mph, he heard five loud banging noises in front of the windshield. The dealer stated that the installation of the windshield was not ford manufactured and would not assist with the repair costs. The vehicle was purchased brand new from a ford dealer and has not had…
ODI 10252242
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Passenger side electric window on our 2005 ford f-150 supercab simply fell down while my wife was working. We rarely use the passenger window at all. I have read a plethora of such occurrences on www.carcomplaints.com. I feel this is a safety issue. The windows can fall at any time - even when the vehicle is parked. Imagine being broken down in a very frigid place and trying to stay warm and bang - a window simply…
ODI 10251737
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I have changed the window control switch, window motor and now have to change the window regulator for the same window. The cheap plastic piece broke. That is on one window, not counting the other three windows that have had parts replaced already. *tr
ODI 10251061